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Journey of Hope cyclists bring message of disability awareness, acceptance to WNC event

Event Date: 
June 16, 2017 - 5:00pm

After a 35 mile bike ride from Lake Tahoe, the Journey of Hope made a brief stop Friday at Western Nevada College in Carson City. A group of 29 cyclists from Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity were welcomed by dozens of volunteer organizations throughout the community.

Carson City first responders alerted to dangers of fentanyl and butane hash oil

The health, and even lives, of first responders are at threat when they enter a home where drugs are being cut with dangerous synthetics.

Dane Glauner

Dane Glauner, 53, of Carson City, NV, passed away May 31, 2017 in his home. A son of Hugh Dallas Glauner, Dane was also preceded in death by his sisters Charlene and Michelle. Dane is survived by his wife Jeanette, children Kyra Hinton, Kain Hollenback; grandchildren Audrianna Hinton and Kaden Hollenback; his mother Opal Lee, his brothers David, Daniel, Dale, Darin; his sisters Jenny and Cindy; many nieces, nephews and close friends. He also leaves behind his furry friends, Buckles and Keepers who always brightened his day.

Tickets available for VIP Celebrity Dinner ahead of Deputy Carl Howell Memorial Music Festival

Tickets are available for a Aug. 18, 2017 VIP Celebrity Dinner the night before the Aug. 19 Carl Howell Memorial Music Festival in Carson City.

The special VIP evening dinner at Empire Ranch Golf Course, is for people to meet and mingle with the celebrities, athletes and musicians who will be in Carson City to honor fallen Carson City Sheriff’s Deputy Carl Howell, said organizer Don Alexander, who formed the nonprofit The Last Respond Fund, to raise money for the Howell family.

Stories of the Pony Express at Mormon Station featured in Genoa

Event Date: 
June 11, 2017 - 3:00pm

GENOA, Nev. – The Pony Express was a massive operation that began in 1860 to satisfy the demand for a fast mail service. Though it only lasted 18 months, it is still romanticized throughout the west today. Bring a chair and join a Park Ranger for a history talk on the Pony Express.

Record 89 Jump Start Students to Graduate from WNC

Western Nevada College’s 2017 Jump Start graduating class includes 89 students representing Churchill County, Dayton, Fernley, Pyramid Lake, Silver Stage and Virginia City high schools, as well as Oasis Academy and Nevada Virtual Academy.

Near-Record 551 Students to Graduate Monday from Western Nevada College

Western Nevada College is graduating one of its largest classes ever, with 551 students graduating with 592 degrees and certificates during a commencement ceremony today, Monday, May 22 at the Marv Teixeira Pavilion in Carson City.


Carson Tahoe Health opens blood and bone marrow transplant care clinic

Carson Tahoe Cancer Center in Carson City opened a new blood and bone marrow transplant care clinic on Monday with support from the Huntsman Cancer Institute at the University of Utah. Under the collaboration, a Bone Marrow Transplant physician and nurse from HCI will travel to Carson City once a month to treat patients both before and after they receive a transplant.

Dutch oven cooking demonstration at Mormon Station State Historic Park on Saturday, May 13

Event Date: 
May 13, 2017 - 12:00pm

Join Park Rangers at Mormon Station State Historic Park for a Dutch oven cooking demonstration. Rangers will prepare a cast iron elk roast with sides, and samples will be served as long as the food lasts.

Participants will learn about the cooking techniques used by pioneers in the 1850s as they came through the Carson Valley on their way to California. Dutch oven cooking is a great way to bring the family together for a meal. It can be used in the backyard or out on camping trips.

WHEN: Saturday, May 13, 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Carson City arrests: Woman jailed, brings prison inmate balloons filled with drugs

A 39-year-old woman was arrested on multiple charges including drug trafficking, conspiracy, furnishing drugs to a prisoner and burglary, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.

Carson City students win local Coldwell Banker coloring contest

Winners of the Coldwell Banker Coloring Contest were announced Friday morning, Carson City School District Public Information Officer Daniel Davis said.

High School baseball: Carson offense finds their stride; crush North Valleys 11-6

After a 2-1 loss vs. North Valleys on April 8, the Carson High Senators returned home to Carson City on Tuesday seeking revenge against the Panthers.

Carson City teammates, friends and community turn out for Kimm Raney

This wasn't the homecoming Daniel Kimm envisioned for his sister, Amy, as she battled for her life in an intensive care unit at a McKinney, Texas hospital.

Governor Sandoval announces Committee on Energy Choice membership

Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval announced Monday his appointments to the Governor’s Committee on Energy Choice. Sandoval named Lt. Gov. Mark Hutchison Chairman of the Committee and has brought together a broad range of energy experts, consumer advocates, and stakeholders.

Famous recording artists, bands to headline August Carl Howell Memorial Music Festival

A musical lineup headlined by national award-winning musicians is expected to draw a crowd of thousands to the inaugural Carl Howell Memorial Music Festival Aug. 19 in Carson City.

Carson City to rally behind former CHS basketball star Kimm

The No. 42 has special significance to Reno resident Daniel Kimm, who wore that number on jerseys as a youth athlete in honor of his hero, legendary Brooklyn Dodger Jackie Robinson.

Three Carson City men enter guilty pleas Friday in 2016 drug robbery and murder

UPDATE 5:15PM: Daniel Lease, the sixth person involved with the murder investigation of 18-year-old Grant Watkins, entered a guilty plea late Friday of felony compounding crimes, which is receiving compensation for concealing a crime.
He was originally charged with accessory to murder and accessory to robbery. This is a category D felony.
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Jacob Huttman and Jonathan Skenandore, both involved in the January 2016 homicide of an 18-year-old man during a drug sale and robbery, entered guilty pleas of second degree murder and conspiracy to commit robbery in a Carson City courtroom Friday. Reed Haber Skenandore III entered a guilty plea late Tuesday afternoon.

Carson Senators fifth, sixth grade basketball team wins local tournament

Event Date: 
March 11, 2017 (All day)

Carson Senators AAU 5/6th grade boys team Wins local tournament! The score of the first game played against TK Basketball (Incline) was 40-20. The second game against Sierra Nevada (South Reno) was 38-13. The third game against SSBA White (Sparks) was 43-6. (From left to right) Coach Steven Nichols, Ben Morrison, Troy Lannom, Dylan Dauber, Parker Story, Michael Hughes, Coach Jacob Nichols, Robert Berger, Owen Hickson, DeCarlo Quintana, Daniel Alvarado, Yaki Glenn, Zachary Nichols, Braden Rice, Coach Ken Rice and not included: Caid Milligan.

Letter: Federal Law Trumps Nevada’s Marijuana Initiative

White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer’s February 23 comments on marijuana received major attention in Nevada. Spicer volunteered that marijuana is still illegal under federal law and there would be “greater enforcement” in states that legalized recreational marijuana.

Carson City Sheriff’s Office bookings: Arrests made for domestic battery and warrants

A 24-year-old transient was arrested Monday for two felony warrants and giving an officer a wrong name after he was stopped, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.

New Book Review: "Bigfoot/Sasquatch Resurgence of Native American Indian Legends"

Check out “Bigfoot/Sasquatch Resurgence of Native American Indian Legends,” a 210-page encyclopedia-sized (8.5-by-11-inches) book filled with the most valuable information ever documented on the subject from 1603 to present.

Boys and Girls Clubs of Western Nevada names Ontiveros Youth of the Year, Tice honored

Natalie Ontiveros, 15, was named Youth of the Year for the Boys and Girls Clubs of Western Nevada at the Clubs annual awards banquet held at the Governor’s Mansion Thursday, Jan. 26 in Carson City.

New Northern Nevada Noahide Community Group

Event Date: 
January 22, 2017 (All day)

Are you yearning for a connection to God? Wonder what his eternal plan is for you?

Now Forming a Noahide spiritual Community prayer group and bible study, located in Carson City.

Noahides are caretakers of our precious planet earth and accepting responsibility for peace and oneness in our world as accepted by Adam and Noah and transmitted by Moses and his people throughout the ages.

We will be studying the seven Noahide historical biblical laws that God gave to all mankind.

Learn the knowledge and wisdom of God.

CHS NJROTC Rifle Team seeks community support for nationals

Event Date: 
January 26, 2017 - 10:00am

A fundraiser to help the Carson High School Navy Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (NJROTC) Rifle Team attend a national invitational next month will be held next Thursday, Jan. 26 at Chili's restaurant off Topsy Lane in South Carson City.

Senator Square: Giving, serving and learning is what Carson High is all about

Though the holiday season has come to an end, the students at CHS want the Carson City community to know the giving will be remembered and will continue. Carson High School's NJROTC cadets surprised their instructors James Ingram and Daniel Meyer when, two weeks before the end of the semester, they voted to adopt five families for the holidays.

Carson City Sheriff recognizes officers in Monday ceremony

Three law enforcement officers were recognized Monday afternoon by Carson City Sheriff Ken Furlong in the Ormsby Room at the Carson City Sheriff's Office.

Senator Square: Carson High senior projects are more than a graduation requirement

Raynna Jackson began helping with Toys for Tots at the Ron Wood center before Thanksgiving in order to fulfill her CHS Senior Project graduation requirement; she decided to help give underprivileged children a Merry Christmas.

She started by putting boxes at CHS and her mother’s place of employment, Natel Company. Toys for Tots serves more than 2,000 Carson City area kids every Christmas, and Raynna took this personally; she wanted to help bring in even more gifts. Raynna ultimately facilitated the gathering of 2 large boxes of toys.

PHS 'Pioneers' Yoga in School

Pioneer High School started the district’s first yoga class for PE and elective credit five years ago and the class has gained popularity throughout the years.

Holiday with a Hero culminates at Wal-Mart in North Carson City

Ten weeks after the 2016 campaign began, Holiday with a Hero culminated Wednesday morning in the Wal-Mart parking lot off Retail Drive in North Carson City.

Hundreds of homeless children and their families braved the wet conditions for a chance to see Santa Claus arrive by fire engine and to go shopping with their community hero.

Reno man arrested on pimping and prostitution charges in South Lake Tahoe

A Reno man is in the El Dorado County Jail after being identified as the man behind an alleged pimping operation at a South Lake Tahoe motel.

The South Lake Tahoe Police Department was contacted after a 23-year-old woman went to the Carson City Sheriff's Office to report the crime.

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